Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
Hospice Demystified
Friday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, County Health & Community Services -- What is hospice? Who is hospice? How can hospice help me and my loved ones?
State Legislators Nation-wide Sign to Protect Public Monuments
-- from Washington State Democrats -- State Senator Kevin Ranker writes letter on behalf of national public lands and monuments. A bipartisan group of 325 state legislators from 44 states sent a letter
What is Killing Us on Orcas Island?
Wednesday, May 17 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, County Health & Community Services-- How can you help the Fire Department in keeping you safe? Please join us at the
Visitors Bureau Recognizes Turtleback Farm Inn’s Susan Fletcher
-- from Barbara Marrett for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Board President, Carl Silvernail, thanked Susan Fletcher for her over 30 years of service to Orcas Island’s tourism
Long-Time Leader of San Juan Preservation Trust to Step Down
-- from the San Juan Preservation Trust -- The San Juan Preservation Trust announced on May 12 that Tim Seifert, who has served as the organization’s Executive Director for 15 years, has informed the Preservation
Kwiaht offers “Food for Thought,” May 21
-- by Russel Barsh -- Kwiaht and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory invite Orcas islanders to share a salmon barbeque and refreshments at The Barnacle on Sunday, May 21, to consider the role of
School Board Sets Minimum Education Program
--by Ayn Gailey -- The OISD School Board held a special meeting last week to adopt a "Minimum Educational Program" for 2017-2018 in response to the anticipated revenue decreases from the state. Resolution #2017-05
Cruise into History: Sentinels of Orcas Island and Surrounding Waters
Sunday, May 21 at noon -- by Carol Kulminski -- The Eclipse Charter boat "Express" will take guests on a Cruise into History Eclipse Charters once again hosts a benefit cruise for Orcas Island
Garden Club Presentation All About Birds
Wednesday, May 17, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian for Orcas Garden Club -- Want that pesty woodpecker to quit pecking on your house? Orcas Garden Club and the Orcas Library is proud
Support Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps
-- from Linda Lyshall, PhD, for San Juan Islands Conservation District -- The Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps (OIYCC) is gearing up for another season! Willie Clancy is on board this year as the new OIYCC coordinator.
Participate in Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning
Tuesday, May 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Senior Center -- from San Juan Communications -- The San Juan County/Friday Harbor Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is currently developing a “Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan." DEM is
Orcas Recycling Hits its Stride
Last week Orcas Recycling Services (ORS/The Exchange) saw workers pour the concrete for the ground floor of the New Exchange building, a steel two-story building to replace the ramshackle, haphazard, and fondly-remembered "Exchange" of former
Rep. Rick Larsen Schedules Local Visit
-- from Douglas Wagoner for Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will on Wednesday [May 10] meet with Burlington Mayor Steve Sexton to get an update on ongoing city projects and needs. In
Public Welcome at Medical Foundation Meeting
Saturday, May 13, 1:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Orcas Medical Foundation -- The community is invited on Saturday, May 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the Orcas Center Madrona Room to attend the Orcas Medical
Orcas Senior Center: What Community Collaboration is All About!
-- by Margie Doyle -- Volunteers pack up leftovers from the Granny's Attic sale at the Senior Center to benefit Kaleidoscope The benefits of collaboration, rather than "going it alone" are obvious at
